Propaganda and Sabotage

Propaganda and

Sabotage

Sabotage is any act that ruins production or delivery of war fighting materials.

Germany had spies in the neutral United States

The Black Tom Explosion • Black Tom Island in New York

Harbor served as a munitions depot selling to the allies.

• Two Millions pounds of ammunition were set off by a bomb

• The explosion registered a 5.5 on the Richter scale and could be heard in several states

• The explosion caused damage to the statue of liberty, officials closed staircase in the arm and torch for safety reasons.

• The arm has never been reopened

German Atrocities

• Why would Germany Invade Belgium?

• The Germans feared “Francs-tireurs” or Free Shooters, civilians firing at troops using guerrilla tactics.

Germany Policy • Germany is extra-harsh and brutal to the

Belgians - About 6,000 Belgians were killed including women and children

- 20% of the population of Belgium fled the country

• Germany’s actions in Belgium give the Allies a source for Propaganda

• Propaganda is communication aimed to influence people’s opinions

Early propaganda from Australia

• The Allies encouraged the spreading of propaganda against Germany in the United States.

• Why?